If you loved
Migration
Benjamin Renner · Film · 2023
If Migration charmed you, these stories capture the same thrill of families navigating the unknown together to find belonging.
Books on the same thread
The Getaway
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2017
Shares a thread with Migration: Family Vacation.
Like the Mallard family in Migration, the Heffleys discover that the true test of any family road trip is surviving the chaotic misadventures that occur when leaving your comfort zone.
Paddington Bear
Michael Bond · Book · 1958
Explores: Kindness, Immigration, Adaptation.
Just as the ducks in Migration must adapt to new environments, Paddington finds his place in a strange world, proving that family is found wherever you are welcomed with kindness.
Max
James Patterson · Book · 2009
Explores: found family, superhuman abilities, rogue experiments.
The flock in this series mirrors the avian protagonists of Migration, pushing past fear to embrace their roles as a united family unit while facing high-stakes dangers in the wild.
Watership Down
Richard Adams · Book · 1972
Explores: Leadership, Courage, Hope.
This story of wild rabbits mirrors the journey in Migration by focusing on the courage required to leave home and the leadership needed to guide a family toward safety.
Series on the same thread
Moving
Park In-je · Series · 2023
Explores: Superpowers, Hidden Identity, Family Secrets.
Much like the Mallards in Migration, the characters here must reconcile their hidden lives with the deep bonds of family, proving that secrets often bring loved ones closer together.
Over the Garden Wall
Patrick McHale · Series · 2014
Explores: Brotherhood, Lost in the Woods, Nostalgia.
If you enjoyed the way the Mallards navigate a strange world in Migration, you will appreciate this trek through the unknown, where brotherhood is the only constant while lost.
My Adventures with Superman
Series · 2023
Explores: Secret Identity, Coming of Age, Found Family.
This show captures the same sense of discovery found in Migration, as a group of individuals learns that their collective strength is essential for navigating their evolving world.
SPY x FAMILY
Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Migration: Fish Out of Water.
The fish-out-of-water dynamic in Migration is echoed here, as a group of individuals creates a makeshift family while struggling to maintain their secret identities in a new environment.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Realignment
The Realignment · Podcast · 2026
Explores: institutional change, populism, technological disruption.
If Migration hit, The Realignment shares the thread.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The McElroy family channels the same spirit of collaborative, humorous adventure found in Migration, proving that the best stories come from a family working together toward a common goal.
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Common questions
Is Migration based on a book or existing source material?
Migration is an original 2023 film directed by Benjamin Renner. It is not an adaptation of a book or other source material, so there are no related versions to compare it to or read before watching the movie.
What is the primary plot of Migration?
The plot of Migration follows the Mallard family as they leave their pond in New England. Inspired by tales from other ducks, they embark on a family road trip that takes them through New York City and eventually to their destination in tropical Jamaica.
Does Migration feature a specific travel route for the duck family?
Yes, the Mallard family follows a specific journey in Migration. They start in New England, travel through the urban environment of New York City, and conclude their road trip in the tropical climate of Jamaica.
Who directed the 2023 movie Migration?
The movie Migration was directed by Benjamin Renner. The film focuses on the Mallard family as they decide to leave their home pond to experience the world beyond New England, traveling to New York City and Jamaica.